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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.93, 918.98 and 371.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.93, 918.98 and 371.20 is: 512.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.93 : 918.98 = 371.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.93/918.98 = 371.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.93x = 918.98 × 371.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.93x = 341,125.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,125.38/665.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.25

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